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NURS 190 Quiz 5.0 Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 with
Comprehensive Nursing
Assessment Topics
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 25 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 25 NURS 190 exam questions with their correct answers and
comprehensive rationales, focusing on cardiovascular and related nursing assessments. It is
suitable for students to study and review essential nursing knowledge for certification
preparation or course mastery.
TOPICS
Cardiac Pathophysiology & Conditions Q1–Q10
Cardiovascular Assessment Techniques Q11–Q23
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation Q24–Q24
Heart Sounds & Auscultation Q25–Q25
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 25
The nurse is reviewing the effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system with a client.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching
ANSWER
Injury to the vessel walls
RATIONALE
Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke cause endothelial damage, leading to
inflammation and injury of the inner lining of blood vessels. This vascular injury is a primary
mechanism initiating the development of atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of cardiovascular
events.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 25
The nurse is caring for a client that is using cocaine which initial cardiovascular effects takes
place
ANSWER
Coronary artery spasms
RATIONALE
Cocaine is a potent sympathomimetic that causes significant vasoconstriction. This potent
vasoconstriction directly leads to reduced blood flow to the myocardium, manifesting as coronary
artery spasms. This effect is the primary initial cardiovascular insult from cocaine use.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 25
The nurse is caring for a client who may have an arterial obstruction in her right on her artery
which of the following test maybe used to help determine the patency of this artery
ANSWER
Allen's test
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NURS 190 Quiz 5.0 Exam
Questions & Answers
2026/2027 with
Comprehensive Nursing
Assessment Topics
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 25 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 25 NURS 190 exam questions with their correct answers and
comprehensive rationales, focusing on cardiovascular and related nursing assessments. It is
suitable for students to study and review essential nursing knowledge for certification
preparation or course mastery.
TOPICS
Cardiac Pathophysiology & Conditions Q1–Q10
Cardiovascular Assessment Techniques Q11–Q23
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation Q24–Q24
Heart Sounds & Auscultation Q25–Q25
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 25
The nurse is reviewing the effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system with a client.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching
ANSWER
Injury to the vessel walls
RATIONALE
Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke cause endothelial damage, leading to
inflammation and injury of the inner lining of blood vessels. This vascular injury is a primary
mechanism initiating the development of atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of cardiovascular
events.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 25
The nurse is caring for a client that is using cocaine which initial cardiovascular effects takes
place
ANSWER
Coronary artery spasms
RATIONALE
Cocaine is a potent sympathomimetic that causes significant vasoconstriction. This potent
vasoconstriction directly leads to reduced blood flow to the myocardium, manifesting as coronary
artery spasms. This effect is the primary initial cardiovascular insult from cocaine use.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 25
The nurse is caring for a client who may have an arterial obstruction in her right on her artery
which of the following test maybe used to help determine the patency of this artery
ANSWER
Allen's test
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